A view from the ramparts at Walmer Castle.
The National Trust guidebook has the following to say about the castle:
The National Trust guidebook has the following to say about the castle:
Walmer castle was built in 1539 as one of a chain of coastal artillery forts constructed by Henry VIII against the threat of invasion by Spain. From 1708, it became the official residence of the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports, an office held by many famous people, including the Duke of Wellington, Sir Winston Churchill and the late Queen Mother. The castle was adapted over the years by successive Lords Warden, to make it into a more comfortable home, and the grounds were developed into attractive gardens, which are still changing today.
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10 comments:
A wide panorama view there Cherie but not much to see at the moment, but every ready for those invading ships. Have a good weekend.
those former gunners had a great view of the sea even during war times! lol. Nice shot.
They certainly had a good view of the sea from there! Nice shot for the theme this week!
nice!! i can see how excited my hubby would be to visit this place. it reminds me of the fort cornwallis in penang.
Great place, adn still threatening!
A lot of heavy metal there.
That's quite a wall! I'm always astounded at the strength of these old buildings, all built by hand. Was the coastline closer when it was built? It's still a good view of the sea.
Great view!
and the write up is informative for a foreigner as me..
thanks Cheryy!
I love Walmer Castle. THat view must have been seen by so many soldiers waitng for a French attack over the centuries. Happy weekend
JMB - I think I am glad there is not much to see in the way of an invasion!!!
Sho - Yes it is rather a nice view :-)
Sammawow - The garden view there is just as lovely.
Mistyeiz - Hopefully he will get the chance sometime :-)
Digital polaroids - Yes enough to put you off ;-)
Aileni - Yes and there was more round the corner.
Dragonstar - I am not sure if the coastline was closer or not... The buildings are amazing. A much better standard that todays ;-)
Devika - I am glad you found it interesting :-)
Jams - I really enjoyed it too, I found it very interesting. I can think of much worse views for a soldier to see.
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